Iceland · Geological Wonders

Vestmannaeyjar Private Day Tour

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Vestmannaeyjabær. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private day tour to the Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands)
  • 02 Visit Heimaey, shaped by a dramatic volcanic eruption
  • 03 Option to explore Eldheimar Museum or hike the volcano
  • 04 See how the town rebuilt around the lava landscape
  • 05 Great summer opportunities to spot puffins
  • 06 Chance to visit the Beluga Whale Sanctuary
  • 07 Travel with a professional personal driver guide
  • 08 Enjoy private transportation with pickup and return included

Discover the dramatic landscapes and resilient spirit of Vestmannaeyjar on this private day tour to Iceland’s remarkable Westman Islands. Travel to Heimaey, where a volcanic eruption reshaped the island and buried part of the town, and experience firsthand how the community rebuilt its lives around this powerful natural event.

Along the way, you can explore the story of the eruption at Eldheimar Museum or choose to hike up the volcano for sweeping views. In summer, the islands are also one of the best places to see puffins, while the Beluga Whale Sanctuary offers another memorable wildlife experience. With private transportation and a personal driver guide, this is an unforgettable day of geology, history, and Icelandic nature.

In the summer the island is of course one of the best spots to see the puffins and get close to them and the Beluga Whale Sanctuary is another great way to get close to the wildlife surrounding Iceland.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Vestmannaeyjar
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Vestmannaeyjar Private Day Tour

Vestmannaeyjar, Westman Islands are a cluster of islands that can only be described as a wonder of nature, just a few decades ago there was a volcanic eruption on the main island and a part of the town was buried under the lava.

There is no way to describe the power of nature when it hits a small town like this but the towns people fought the volcano and won (or at least a little bit as they were able to save a part of the town and harbor).

A day tour to this place is a must as it is truly amazing to see the landscape and how the people have rebuilt the town and their lives around this volcano site.

In the summer the island is of course one of the best spots to see the puffins and get close to them and the Beluga Whale Sanctuary is another great way to get close to the wildlife surrounding Iceland.

We will start early from the city as we need to catch the ferry from Landeyjahöfn to reach the main island Heimaey, we do have the option or visiting the Eldheimar Museum for some inside information from the locals about the devastating eruption or hiking up to the top of the volacno.

We will stop for lunch in a local restaurant where you can get some traditional Icelandic dishes made in a modern way!

Jump aboard and we will take you on an epic adventure around the islands.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Vestmannaeyjabær. 1 city · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional Personal Driver Guide
  • Private Transportation
  • Pickup and Return from Reykjavík accommodation
  • Beautiful Icelandic Nature

What's Not Included

  • Entry to Museums
  • Ferry ticket to and from Vestmannaeyjar (Please note the cost of 4800 ISK per person and is booked as an extra in checkout).
  • Food and Drink

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • If required you must provide your own car seat. Per Icelandic LAW: Children under 135 cm must use a child car seat when travelling in a car. Taller children are free to use car seats as long as the car seat is intended for children of that height and weight. Children under 150 cm must not sit in front of an active airbag. For more information please see: Ferry ticket to and from Vestmannaeyjar is not included. Please note the cost of 4800 ISK per person and is booked as an extra in checkout.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Vestmannaeyjabær.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Vestmannaeyjabær.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Vestmannaeyjabær..

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